perhaps
柯林斯词典
1. ADV You use perhaps to express uncertainty, for example, when you do not know that something is definitely true, or when you are mentioning something that may possibly happen in the future in the way you describe. 可能[ADV with cl/group] [含糊]
In the end they lose millions, perhaps billions. 最终他们损失了数百万,也许数亿。
Perhaps, in time, the message will get through. 可能,过一段时间,这消息将会送到。
2. ADV You use perhaps in opinions and remarks to make them appear less definite or more polite. (用于表示不确定性或礼貌) 或许[ADV with cl/group] [含糊]
Perhaps the most important lesson to be learned is that you simply cannot please everyone. 或许应吸取的最重要的教训是你不可能取悦每一个人。
His very last paintings are perhaps the most puzzling. 他最后的那些绘画作品也许是最令人费解的。
3. ADV You use perhaps when you are making suggestions or giving advice. Perhaps is also used in formal English to introduce requests. (用于提出建议或请求) 也许[ADV with cl] [礼貌]
Perhaps I may be permitted a few suggestions. 也许能容许我提几条建议。
Well, perhaps you'll come and see us at our place?
呃,也许你会来我们住的地方看看我们?
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perhaps /pəˈhæps, præps/
剑桥词典
- used to show that something is possible or that you are not certain about something
- I thought I saw someone hiding in the bushes - perhaps we should call the police .
- We have fruit juice but perhaps you'd like something a little stronger ?
- The dialogue sounded stilted and unnatural , perhaps because of the translation from the original Russian .
- It has often been said, perhaps unfairly, that they are a warlike people .
- I'd guess that she's in her forties - 45 perhaps. 返回 perhaps
或许,可能
He hasn't written to me recently - perhaps he's lost my address . 他最近没给我写信——也许他把我的地址弄丢了。
Perhaps the most important question has not been asked . 或许还没有人提出最重要的问题。
We plan to travel to Europe - to Spain or Italy perhaps. 我们打算去欧洲旅行,也许去西班牙或意大利。
也见 maybe
used to show that a number or amount is approximate
(指数量)大概,大约
There were perhaps 500 people at the meeting . 大概有500人出席了会议。
used when making polite requests or statements of opinion
(用于礼貌地要求或陈述意见)兴许,也许
"I never remember people's birthdays ." "Well, perhaps you should." “我从来记不住别人的生日。”“兴许你应该记住。”
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